February 19, 2012

We have a housing crisis in the US that has been in the spotlight since the recession hit a few years ago. It seems that we overbuilt, people overextended, and banks preyed off the situation making record profits only to come crashing down and dragging the country's economy with it. However, often we fail to realize that globally there is a different sort of housing crisis, as in there isn't enough affordable housing to offer shelter to the world's exploding population. This info graphic highlights some of the statistics related to housing issues around the globe.

February 6, 2012

A nice little building perched on the waterfront. It's curvaceous form is eye catching, and the backside offers excellent views over the harbor. Unfortunately it is overshadowed by its neighbor, NEMO a garish Renzo Piano designed Science Center.